genus Masticophis
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly known as whip snakes: "genus Masticophis" is the scientific name for a taxonomic group comprising slender, fast-moving snakes of the family Colubridae, characterized by their elongated bodies and whip-like tails.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist is studying the behavior of a snake belonging to the genus Masticophis.
- Several species within genus Masticophis are found in North and Central America.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific genus.
- The phylogenetic analysis confirmed the placement of the coachwhip within genus Masticophis.
Variants and Related Words
- Masticophis (n): The standard abbreviated form of the full genus name.
- Masticophis flagellum is the scientific name for the coachwhip snake.
- Whip snake (n): The common name for snakes in this genus.
- We spotted a whip snake, likely a member of genus Masticophis, darting across the trail.
Synonyms
- Whip snakes: The common name for the group.
- Racer snakes (contextual): Some species within this genus are also commonly called racers due to their speed.
Noun
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whip snakes
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